Australian Muslim Voice Inc.

ABN 58683607966 | Established in 2007.



YOU CAN TOO! support the work of AMV by donating to:
Australian Muslim Voice Inc. Bendigo Bank, BSB: 633 000, Account: 130 197 999.



AMV RADIO RAMADAN (FM 99.5 and 103.5 Mhz)



Every year during Ramadan AMV broadcast a radio program 24 hours a day every day in Canberra. For 20 years we have been continuing to bring the most up-to-date lectures, talks and information about Islam. We remain the only radio in Australia that broadcasts all programs in English. Live programs every afternoon is the very successful children's show which includes interactive talk back with fun, games and prizes with the aim of encouraging the children to understand their faith. The remainder of the program is a mixture of talks and lectures by well known and reputable scholars from the English speaking world covering topics including theology, law, history, Islamic etiquette and culture. We also intertwine programs with music from around the Muslim world. The call to prayer is broadcast five times a day. AMV would like to wish you all a happy month of Ramadan. The number to call to participate in the children's program is (02) 5105 9226.


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MONTH OF RAMADAN



Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar (Hijri) which lasts for 29 or 30 days. The month of Ramadan changes every year and moves backward by 11 days (as it follows lunar calendar) and hence it takes about 34 years to move throughout the year.


Muslims believe Ramadan to be an auspicious month as it was in this month God (Allah) revealed to humankind the first verses of the Qu’ran to the beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessing be upon Him).


During this month Muslims fast and refrain from eating and drinking during the daylight hours and only eat in the evening. Muslims are reminded that they fast for the sake of God and to offer more prayers than usual during this month. The month is also ...


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EID AL-FITR



Celebrations at the end of fasting during Ramadan is the three days of celebration following the completion of the month of Ramadan and Muslims all over the world celebrate this occasion. In Canberra we take the opportunity to hold a festival on the first Sunday following the end of Ramadan.


There will be lots of stalls selling variety of foods, handicrafts, clothes, books and more. There will also be lots of amusement rides, pony rides, snakes and lizards, baby farm animals and more.


There will be fun rides including, dodgem cars, jumping castle, and train rides. And all sorts of animal shows including reptile, animal petting farm and pony rides. The stage performance will start at 12:30 pm and will include folkloric and cultural shows ...


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ABOUT AMV





AMV is a not-for-profit organisation, based in Canberra ACT, established to organise cultural and artistic projects including radio broadcasts, art shows, cultural events, music concerts and book exhibitions. AMV also supports and promotes Muslim multicultural and intercultural activities and exhibitions.



PROJECTS





AMV organised the very successful Nasmat: Breezes from the Silk Road concerts. Nasamat concerts bring artists together to perform music styles from different parts of the Muslim world.


Poetry reading evenings of Rumi and Hafez, Islamic Cultural Awareness courses targeting government and private sector professionals continue to be well received. Other projects include art shows, photographic exhibitions, history projects and much more.



COMMITTEE





President: Diana Abdel-Rahman

Secretary: Azhar Javed

Treasurer: Saba Javed

Executive Members: Asmi Wood, Ameer Alaraji



SUPPORT AMV





AMV welcomes community support to its activities. Radio Ramadan is one of our key annual activities requiring substantial funding. Donations can be made to the following account:


Australian Muslim Voice Inc.

Bendigo Bank

BSB: 633 000

Account: 130 197 999

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amv@amv.org.au



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